Director Podiatry

• Royal Adelaide Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
• AHP5 - $137,075 - $149,922 p.a. + super + salary packaging
• Temporary – Full Time (11 Months)

We Need You in Allied Health

Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia.

• Make a real difference across emergency, acute, subacute and outpatient health care settings.
• Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.
• Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research, and education.

At CALHN, every voice matters. We prioritise the safety of our staff and patients, and staying connected across teams to deliver a seamless patient journey through our Safe and Connected Operating Model.

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Join CALHN as the Director of Podiatry to lead and shape integrated Podiatry services across the network. You’ll lead people, strategy and service delivery, strengthen clinical governance and build innovative, patient-centred models of care across acute, subacute and outpatient settings.

• Lead integrated Podiatry services across CALHN
• Shape strategy, governance and innovative models of care
• Manage workforce, finance, resources and service performance
• Build strong partnerships across health and community services
• Drive quality, research, education and workforce development

Connect with Adam Govier, Director Allied Health Operations

P: 0477 311 127
E: Adam.Govier@sa.gov.au

Bring your strategic leadership, service management expertise and collaborative approach to shape high-quality Podiatry services. To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a Podiatry degree or equivalent qualification
• Be eligible for Podiatry Board of Australia registration
• Bring leadership experience in complex allied health services
• Manage human, financial and material resources effectively
• Lead change, strategic planning and service improvement

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required  951785 - RD for Director Podiatry.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information.

Recruitment agencies and third parties need not apply – we’ve got this covered.

Advertised: 28 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 12 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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